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OKM 482M

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,864 mi
Last recorded82,864 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKM 482M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,864 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,717 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 81,717 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 81,262 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 81,015 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 80,505 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 79,620 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 78,644 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,412 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,020 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 74,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 73,798 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 399 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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OKM 482M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1973 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 44,545 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OKM 482M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 53 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OKM 482M registered?

OKM 482M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 October 1973.

Is OKM 482M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKM 482M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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